Thermal cameras on copters - info needed

[FlyingMachinesGuy]

To those who have used thermal cameras (IR)... which camera did you use and how did you mount it? And what do you get from it (stills/video)?

I have been looking at a number of systems. It would seem that if I used a handheld FLIR type of cam, it might be best to remove it from the handheld case and use it naked to be lighter... but I dunno... anyone? Also, the battery issue... to use the stock battery that runs the IR cam or some other solution?

Thanks.

 

[JPNY]

FLIR TAU2 Thermal / Infrared Camera Cores

http://OEMCameras.com has the full line of the FLIR TAU2 Thermal Cores as well as other very small visible cameras.

Pricing for the 320x240 pixel resolution TAU cores are in the low $3,000 range. 640x480 are in high $6,000 range. There is also 160x120 units available for $2,000
There are some accessories needed to easily connect to the video and power. The have all you need.

They are also coming out with a very small SD Video recorder with LED Screen that will connect directly to and power the Thermal Camera.

http://www.oemcameras.com/infrared-thermal-imaging-camera-cores/oem-thermal-imaging-cores